CMS snaps up Tech Data sales director

Distie reveals plans to sign up more vendors

CMS Distribution has appointed former Tech Data sales director Huw Jones as chief business officer to expand the firm's reach in the channel.

Jones spent almost 10 years at Tech Data in various roles, including director of the Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Cisco business units.

CMS CEO Frank Salmon said: "The director team and I are pleased to confirm the appointment of Huw Jones as chief business officer.

"With our ambition to expand horizons in the channel, the appointment of Huw will help expand our existing relationships and explore new vendor relationships that can continue the growth trajectory at CMS."

Jones added: "CMS Distribution is a highly specialised, dynamic and ambitious organisation that has obvious commitment to its customers, vendors and employees.

"The opportunity to be part of the team and the journey is an exciting prospect."

CMS Distribution Limited reported sales of £325.9m for the year ending 31 December 2018, down five per cent on the previous year.